Programs

In addition to the Kavli Institutes and Prizes, the Foundation supports science through academic chairs, symposia, and a broad range of other initiatives.

Kavli Professors

Kavli chairs have been established at three University of California campuses (Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Irvine), Columbia University, the California Institute of Technology and Harvard University. Learn More

Kavli Meetings

The Kavli scientific meetings program facilitates open dialogue and exchange of ideas between fellow scientists. These programs provide environments where scientists can meet, communicate with one another, exchange ideas, and focus on major issues in their fields. Learn More

Kavli Frontiers of Science

Sponsored in partnership with the US National Academy of Sciences, Frontiers brings together bright young researchers across many fields so they can present their work, exchange ideas, share experiences and discover new directions for their research and careers. Learn More

Kavli Royal Society International Centre

Located in the United Kingdom, the Kavli Royal Society International Centre provides a retreat where scientists from all over the world can meet to discuss and develop their work in an atmosphere that historically has given rise to major scientific breakthroughs. Learn More

MIT Kavli Science Journalism Workshops

Administered by the Knight Science Journalism Fellowship program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the subject matter of this highly competitive annual workshop rotates among astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. Learn More

AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards

Administered by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards are an internationally recognized measure of excellence in science journalism for a general audience.Learn More

FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence

The FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence brings together young investigators with a shared goal of improving neuroscience in Europe, influencing science policy and facilitating the exchange between science and society. It is jointly sponsored by the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) and The Kavli Foundation. Learn More

National Academies Summit on America’s Energy Future

The Foundation is supporting the National Academies Summit on America’s Energy Future, a major and comprehensive study about the role of energy in long-term U.S. economic vitality, national security and climate change. When complete, the report will provide U.S. policy makers authoritative estimates of the current contributions and future potential of existing and new energy supply and demand technologies, their associated impacts and projects costs. Learn More

Royal Society Kavli Medals

The Royal Society Education Medal is awarded biennially by the United Kingdom's Royal Society for any individual who has made a significant impact on science or mathematics education within the UK. Learn More